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The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21
BRIEF JoTTINcs.

Fine day yesterday, but chilly from the
east wind.
Chambers Orchestra played for the fire.
mems ball at Saco last night.
One ea.e Of suspected diphtherla, the first
reported for two days, was reported yester-
day; that of a woman on Tying street.
Dr. G. w. Chase's house, No. 372 Cumber-
land street. was entered by burglars Wednes-
day night, and lot Of silver spoons taken.
An extensive change in the running time
Of the Boston & Maine and Maine Central
Railroads will go into effect next Sunday.
Tuesday night new rubber mounted har-
ness, and a nice wooden horse blanket were
stolen from the stable OF Mr.. Elias Jersey,
who lives just across behring's bridge
Moore q Wright, contractors of this city
have sent their steam tug, the Mary j. Finn,
with the dredge Freeport to Bangor, where
they viii clear the harbor.
The meeting of carpenters and joiners will
be held at $50 o'clock Saturday evening, in
stead of tonight at Knights of Labor Hall on
Middle street.
There will be special meeting of the ex-
ecutiye committee of the Woman's Auxilia-
90
o'clock. A full attendance is desired.
A scheme for insuring its employees, SINH
lar to that In vogue upon quite a number of
prominent western roads, is being projected
at the headquarters of the Maine Central
road In Portland.
James McKenney Of Pleasant Hill, Scar
boro, came into the city with an old horse.
The horse fell on Tate street, and was taken
into the yard of John Tracy Agent Sawyer
was sent for and killed the animal.
The price of fish has gone up within the
last two days on account Of the small arriv-
ais landed here. The fishermen say that
half gale is blowing outside and for this
reason it is difficult to catch fish.
Rev. L. 5. Stackpole will conduct the BIZ
BILE class for the study of the international
Sunday school lessons at the Young Mems
Christian Association rooms this afternoon
at 4.30 O'Clock. Subject-"Three Miracles. ;
Matt 1881.
Yesterday the schooner Garfield was
drawn under the stern of the New York
steamer Eleanora by the motion of the pro-
pellor and had her mainsail destroyed. and
sustained some other injury on board. The
damage was promptly settled by the agent
Of the steamer.
The steamer Franconia, which formerly
ran between this city and New York, has
just left the dry dock, having been thorough
ly cleaned and repaired. Although the boat
is some twenty years old, her bottom was
found to be in perfectly sound condition.
The Franconia is now about ready to take
the price of either of the other steamers of
the New York line should they be disa-
bled.
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THE ARoosTooK MORSE THIEF
The Last Member of the Noted
Rogers Gang.

4 Last night Deputy United States Marshal
X Nd. johnson arrived at the United States
Hotel in this city with James Sterling of
Fort Fairfield. The prisoner now in the Gus
tody of Marshal johnson is the last prom
inent member of old man Rogers's gang.
More than year ago he was indicted by the
United States grand jury and the officers
have been trying ever since to capture him.
The gang of old man Rogers is pretty well
broken up now, but it was in its time one OF
the worst ever known in this State. At one
time the job of catching Sterling seemed
likely TO be a long one.
The headquarters of the Rogers gang was
just over the Maine line in the Province Of
New Brunswick. and the men could only be
got over the line by stratagem. Marshal
johnson was one time shot at by one of the
Rogers gang, but he came out Of the encoun-
ter victorious and took his man. First and
last. the old man Rogers and his gang have
been accused Of almost every crime. They
were finally run down for little operation
In horses. The Collector of Customs at Fort
Fairfield seized pair of horses for non-pay
ment of duties and put them in stable at
Caribou. They were spirited away by the
Rogers gang and indictments were obtained
against the parties. For this offence Asa
Rogers was apprehended at the point of a
pistol in Marshal Johnson's hand. He was
arraigned and fined Later on, Charles Col
nngwood Rogers was arrested and dis
charged. The old man was also convicted,
and now Sterling is under arrest.
Mr.. johnson left this city last Monday
and went to Fort Fairfield by way of the
Provinces, and at once, upon getting his man,
started for this city, where Sterling will be
given hearing. The prisoner is a short.
well built man, with heavy sandy NOUS
tache. He is of middle age and does not
look like man guilty of the crime of which
he is accused.
MIR. johnson told reporter last evening
that the reports concerning the character of
Sterling have been very much exaggerated
and that he is not as bad as he has been said
to be.
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Jennlngs- Anderson.

Last evening Mr.. N. A. Jennings, of the
Wheeler and Wilson Company, at Lowell.
Mass. and Miss Edith M Anderson of this
city were made man and wife, the ceremony
being performed by the Rev. S. K. Perkins
of the West Congregational Church. Mr..
Oscar Nj. Voorhees, Of New Jersey oficiated
as groomsman, and Miss Eyie M. Harmon as
bridesmaid. ffs4a O. =
After the ceremony reception was held
at the house of the brides parents. Numer-
GUS and costly presents. in great part of sill
yer ware, were made to the newly-married
ones. The happy couple left on the o'clock
train this morning for Lowell, their future
home. On arriving there they will find a
fully-equipped cuisine, the gift of the EN-:
ployes in MIR. Jennings Lowell ofhce-for he
is as popular in that city as he was while
residing in Portland
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larger Practice.

What does the firing mean? said people
yesterday. The artillery at Fort Preble were
practieing with one Of the ffteen-inch Rod.
man guns, and firing shots at a target float
ing on the water, down the bay. The target
consisted of ten-foot square Of canvas,
mounted on float, aud anchored off to the
eastward of Fort Gorges. The gun the men
were using stands on the further side of the
parade ground, opposite the commandments
house, and the distance from it TO the target
was problem for the gunners to solve The
captain OF the gun figured out the problem
by means of a plane table, as 2300 yards.
Then the firing began. Eighty pounds of
powder in canvas bag was lifted into the
mouth of gun, and two men forced it down
against the breech. Then solid round shot
that weighed 450 pounds was rammed down
on top of the powder, and after sighting the
piece the head gunner pulled the lanyard.
When the smoke cleared away, and field
glasses were directed toward the floating
target, it was seen to be still there uninjured.
Discharge after discharge of the big gun
followed fast, the fire being kept up for
nearly two hours. At the end of that time
the large t was without scar. the nearest
approach to hitting being by ball that bare
ly skipped the top of 1t ana pumped into the
water about twenty yards in the rear. An
other ball passed about four feet to leeward,
on level with the float.
The shooting was pronounced satisfactory.
Considering the circumstances. the distance
and the fact that the shooting was done with
round ball and smooth-bore gun, it showed
that the gunners men were capable of doing
effective work if they should ever be called
upon to perform it. The powder used was
old mammoth powder, that has lain In the
magazine since 1862, being part Of the stores
sent TO the fort here during the late war.
To-Day there will be a trial of the two
eight-inch converted rifles, at distances be-
tween 100 and 1900 yards 1t is expected
the rife shooting will be even more satisfac-
tory than the work of the smooth-bore gun
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The New Life Boats.

Life boats of new model which Secretary
Whitney has adopted will soon be sent to
the life-saving stations On the Maine coast.
The boat is twenty-six feet long. seven feet
wide, and three feet six inches deep. The
frame is of oak and the planking is of white
cedar; white mahogany has been exclusively
used for the inside casing. There are twenty
six air tight compartments, and the protected
buoyancy of the boat is equal to lis cubic
feet, more than double that of any boat Of
the same displacement hitherto built. Not a
single nail has been used in the boats con-
struction. The screws are of brass and the
rivets of COPPER n. ~
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Teemer's Prospects.

john Teemer, yesterday, said Of his APP
proaching race with Gaudaur, at Marano-
COOK; Il am, of course, in the best shape
LOT hard race. but don't advise my friends
70 give ODDS on; me for the Boston people
must not lose sight of the fact that Gaudaur
mas beaten me the last four times we have
met. and | have weighed him up carefully
while ne was here and both Hamm and nv.
self are OF the opinion that he is rowing. IL
possible, better than he did at any of the
previous races we have had Hamm thinks
he is speedier than he was at any time dur
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MUSIC AND DRAMA.
JIM, THE PENMAN.


Tonight the most engrossing play the
American stage has produced for years, win
be produced at Portland Theatre That
play, as is well known to theatrical readers.
is Jim, the Penman." II will be brought
out with the care for which Mr.. Palmer's
companies are noted. Mr.. George w. Childs,
of the Philadelphia Ledger, says: "Jim.
the Penman, is veritable human being, and
the serious frame Of mind Of the audience up
on it exit from the Theatre shows that this
fine and we'll apportioned modern play has
carried Its warning message straight. Such
play brings no excusing familiarity with
evil; the very nearness of the chief actor to
the frequent tragedies of American life
drives It's pertinent lesson home. 4a se h
PARK WINTER GARDEN. s
Last evening there was good sized audi
ence at the Park Garden. The performance
ran very smoothly and all were well pleased
Mr.. Watragant, who was unable to appear
the opening night, does very interesting
balancing act The Ellsworth children con-
tribute Military sketch, and show their
good drilling that they have had from their
father, who is an old soldier. Tomorrow af-
tern0on there will be special attraction for
the children. Every child will receive use-
full present, and there will be two special
prizes given away. one for the homeliest boy
will be two boys taken from the audience.
A PORTLAND SINGER,
Speaking of concert given in Stoneham
Mass, Wednesday evening. the Stoneham
Independent thus refers to Portland girl !:
"The noted and cultivated contralto, Miss
Lillian CARL Smith, really charmed the lovers
of fine music. Her rendering of Lady Of the
Lea was grand, showing degree Of cultiva-
ton and character not often seen in an art
list of her years. Her German Song was
also very happily received. She is an artist
Of rare ability, and will be most cordially
welcomed in Stoneham at any time"
HUNG ARIAN GYPsEY QUARTETTE.
The Hungarian Gypsey Quartette. assisted
by Miss Zeilinger, vocalist, and Miss Flor
ence, elocutionist, gave their entertainment
in the Y. M. C. A. course last evening to
very large audience. who gave expression to
their pleasure in many encores. The Quar-
tette played their peculiar music very accep-
tally. The audience was delighted with
Miss Florence, and Miss Zeilinger evidently
pleased.
NOTES.
The sale of seats for the first performance
of Mrs. James Brown Potter in New York
took place Wednesday, and over Sl1, 900 was
realized. j. III. Flagler, of the Standard Oil
Company, paid $500 for the choice of first
box. Mr.. Astor paid $500 for second choice.
Box A brought $500. Some Of the orchestra
seats brought $20a piece.
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In this city, Oct 10, by Rev. f. r. Bayley, assist
Mass. Frank Waldo Burdett of Boston and Miss
Carrie Starr Dana. daughter of Israel I. Dana, M
In Deering. Oct. 20, by Rev. Henry Blanchard,
Charles Grandson, I'd, OF Portland, and Miss An.
ME Winslow Hersey of Deerng
In Biddeford, Oct. 10, by Rev. T. M. Davies at
residence of the brides mother, Harry r. Emery
and Miss Mary e. Leayitt, both of Biddeford
In Bath, Oct. 1S, VIM. .. Oliver and Miss Carrie
L. Oliver, both of Georgetown.
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The City Index.

Miss Gertrude Jenkins, the Assistant City
Clerk, has just completed a work of great
importance to the city 1t is the general
index of the City Records, from volume / to
volume p inclusive. and includes the Port
land doings for one hundred years. The
volume is arranged with great system, and
is beautifully and clearly written. By con-
suiting the Index the volume and page can
be at once obtained in which to find matters
reiating TO any.department Of the city. The
Naiue OF the volume can thus be seen at a
glance ana Its accuracy and method entails
the highest praise on the author.
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21

In this city, (Libbys Corner) Oct. 20, Nellie B..
wife OF Clarsnce A. Morgan, aged 26 years and
10 months.
Notice of funeral hereafter.l
In Scarboro, Oct Is, Inez wife of Alyah r. Lar
rabee, aged SO years.
:, In Brunswick. Oct IT, Mary F. wife of II. d.
Randall ,!aged &c years.
o. In Steep Falls, Oct. TO- Mrs. Ann wingate, aged
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21

Brewster, Cobb & Estabrook, the WELL
known bankers of Boston, offer per cent.
water company bonds, which they conf
IDENTIFY recommend as a safe investment.
Six per cent. interest in these times on relia-
BILE securities is an unusual opportunity for
investors to place money favorably.
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ing the summer of $50, and you are aware
how easily he defeated me then. However,
shall do everything that lays in my power
to down him, and so settle up the old score
of June. 49, at Pullman.
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MUNICIPAL COURT.


BEFORE JUDGE GOULD
Observation-Disclosures McGlinchy Intoxica-
ton: lined So and COSTS
jail. - N''
Robinson johnson. Common nuisance; bound
over to the grand Jury in the sum of $500
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SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEy.

Observation-Disclosures B. Griffin vs. Oscar f.
Skiliings. Action to recover $34.20, balance due
FOR labor IN running stationary engine for hoist
ing coal and general steyedoring, anu care of the
engine IN cold weather when there was no work
Defence, payment in full. Decision reserved.
Frank Il Larrabee for plaintiff
w. III. Looney for defendant
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Portland Benevolent Society.

At the annual meeting, held Wednesday,
officers were chosen as follows:
President-Hon. William w. Thomas
vice Observation-Disclosures X. Swan.
Secretary-R. ii. Hinckley.
Treasurer Edward Gould.
Auditor-James p. Baxter
Associate Managers-Rev. W. II. Fem d. D.
Rev. Thomas Hill, ID. D., Mark p. Emery. Rev.
Asa Dalton, DID,. l. p. harrington, Samuel Rolfe
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U. s. CIRCUIT COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE wEnR,

acknowledgements were heard in the
cases OF libels OF various parties against the
steaIlsr Mary Morgan, Of the Bangor and Rock
land line. Hon. II. b. Cleaves appeared for the
libeliants and Charles C. Stetson, Esq., for the de-
lana
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FM&wAw1Y

From A. II. s. Davis, formerly editor Of Chron
icte, Pennington, Me-: Il have used your Adam
sons Botanic Balsam, and unhesitatingly pro-
nounce 1t superior to any medicine of the kind /
ever saw. 1t is simply Invaluable as a household
remedy for coughs, colds and sore throats.
wonld not be without it," Trial size 10 cents.
oetl7 eod&w
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Advice Dol rro,her.. MRS wINsIn,

Advice 10 Mothers. - MRS. WINSLOW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used when
children are cutting teeth 1t relieyes the little
sufferer at once; II produces natural, quiet sleep
by relieving the child from pain. and the little
cherup, awakes as bright as a button" 1t is
very pleasant to TASTE 1t soothes the child, soft
ems the gums, allays all PAIN relieves wind regu-
aies the bowels, and is the best known remedy
Tor diarhoa, whether arising from teething or
other causes Twenty-Five cents bottle
Euilo. FM&W&W1y
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All persons afflicted with Dyspepsia, Diarrh9a,
Collie and an kinds of indigestions will find imme
date relief and sure cure by using Angostura
Bitters. The only genuine is manufactured by
DR. J, G. B. siegert s. Sons.
oct1T eod&w
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OWEN, MOORE & co.

BOSTON AND MAINE r. r.
In effect Sunday, Oct. ~, 1sS7.
WESTERN DIVISION.
Yer Bossen 7.3o, $40 q. M, 12.40. $50 D. m.
Boston for Portland 7.30. $3.50, a. m. loo
400, 300 p. M. scarboro Beach, Pine Point
Old Orchard, saco, Biddeford 7.3O. g. 40,
1875 a. m, $3.50, $50, 6.16 D. m. Kennebunk
$50, $40 an, 12.40, $50, IS. 80, els p. m. No,
Berwick Great Fails, Dover 7.30, SAC am,
lz40, $50, $3.50 p. m. Exeter, Havcrhill,
$50 p. NJ. Rochester, Farnaingfon, Alton
Bay, $40 a. M, 240, $50 p. m. mancheslsr
and Concord (via Lawrence) $40 a. M, (via So.
Newmarket Junction) $50 D. m.
sNia Eastern Div. to Scarboro Crossing.
SUNDAY TRAINS
ior Hesien LOO, 4.15 p. m. via East Div, to Scar
boro Crossing.
EASTERN DIVISION.
For Boston att2Oo am. daily, 9. 90 an. 81 90.
1900 p. m. Boston for Portland 80, 900 a.
m, II. 80 p. m. (ss7 90 pm. daily. Cape Eliza
beth, 300 a. m. %. 80 p. m. West. Div Pass
saco 900 am, LOO pm. fsiddeferd 200, 400
am, LOO, 500 p. m. Portsmeufh, Newbury-
p m. Amesbury 600 am, ]. 90, 600 d. m.
tConnects with Rail Lines for New York.
SConnects with Sound Lines for New York.
"West Division-North Berwick to Scarboro
Crossing.
Through Tickets to all points West and South
for ale at Portland Station Ticket Onlce and
at y nion Ticket Once, 40 Exchange street.
JAS. 7. FURBER, Gen'l MANAGER.
ID. :. FLANDERS, Gen. p. STA
M. L. WILLIAMS, Gen'l Agent,
oct2ldu Portland
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Sick Headache

Is one OF the most distressing affections, and PEG
PIE VINO are It's victims deserve sympathy. But the
great success HOODS Sarsaparilla has had in cur
ing sick headache make it seems almostIfoolisb m
allow the trouble to continue. Bv its toning and
invigorating effect upon the digestive organs
HOODS SaIsaparilla readily gives relief when
headache arises from Indigestion; and in neural
gic conditions by building up the debilitated svs
tenn, Hoods Sarsaparia removes the cause and
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21
1000 90.
YARDS
Carpetings
BOUGHT AT JOBBERy PRICES.

A ''go0d many yards will be
remarked
We will assent to this, and those
who have not seen the tier upon
tier of rolls of Administer, Body
Brussels, Wilt0ns, Velvets, Tapes
tries and Ingrains, can have but
faint idea of the opportunity we
are giving the people for the first
time to make their selections from
the largest stock in New England.
We realize the magnitude of this
statement, but no one is better in
formed as to the condition of the
market than we, and we fear no
contradiction, for it is absolutely
true. 1t must be remembered that
at the Corner Of Pearl and Middle
Street, Portland, is the Headquar-
ters for four Of the largest House
Furnishing Stores i'm the State,
that are continually drawing for
supplies. and the people who are
so situated that they can give
their personal attention to the Sc
lections are to be congratulated
upon their opportunities.
Remember that the stock is un-
limited and the most varied one in
the country; is constantly chang
ing, therefore always NEW; that
you can buy Carpets for % cents,
for so cents, for IS cents, for
$1.OO, for $l.5O, for $500, and
invariably get a dollar in value for
every dollar expended, whether
low, medium or high priced, or
whether you pay cash or pay one
fourth down and $500 per month.
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mo, siri A Maine Central brakeman
would have been eaten at his post sooner
than have left the rear of a train unprotect
ca, said the brakeman as he arose from off
the coupling link, and jumped into the rear
steps OF an outgoing caboose.
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RRIACES.

20 that he were here to write me down an
ass,'-for using any soap but the Ipdex.
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HEAVY FAILURE.

The Extensive Dry Goods House Of
woodman. True & Co. Suspend
Payment.
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Scattered over the floor Of our draperes department
are forty more real India Rugs which we have just
received from New York Importer
The lady who stepped of those rugs yesterday
afternoon and then stopped down to see what twas
made OF, less surprised to find that it was all
wool and fine at that, than she 20 hear the price
was only three dollars. Three Dollars for Rugs like
these is wonderfully low price and 1t doesn't require
practical knowledge of values for anybody to that
it's a bargain worth securing.
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HORSES FOR SALE.

"A MAN to take an Office and represent manu-
"A facturer; $50 per week; small capital requir-
q. Address, with stamp, MANUFACTURER,
Sox 10, West Acton, Mass. oct2Id4t
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All disorders caused by bilious state Of
the system can be cured by using Carters Little
Liver Pills. No pain, no gripping or discomfort at
tending their use. Try them
OctlS d&Wlw
THE "Linene" collars andcuffs exhibited at the
Fair in Boston by Reversible Collar Co. are mar.
wells OF ease and comfort. 1i
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MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD


On and after MONDAY Ocf -, 1857.
Passenger Trains will leave
Portland ms follows
For A Aubarn anal Lewis.en, $50 a. m.
wick, T.o5 a. M. Ii IS Hills pm. For Bath,
ao5 a. m, 1885 and 455 ?; no., and On - Sas snd
Knox and LINCOLN r. r., l7.05 a. m. and
l2S5 p: M, nran.wiek, Gardner I'd Ia6 Ha liz
and t11.15 D. in. Fnrmingtcn via Lewis
ton, i anS p M; via .rm.h w yUs
throp, ReadGeId. Oakland and North
Ansen, .waierviIIe and showhegan,
via Lewi.ton. 1850, via Augusta, 100
vile saturdays u only 1b6 p. N. Belfa.s
bangor via Lewiston. 1850 p. M; via
AA.g.s.a 7os q NJ. i2.5s and "a tl 7ds ? mn m.
and ILLS o. m. EIlsworth and Bar
Harbsr, tfi.i5 and 1885 p m. -.
stephen (Galaisl, Areessoos Cenny'
1850, 1855 and til Tsp. m
tE-An trains timed as above from Commercial
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Hoods sarsapariIIa

Il have been subject to bad spells of sick head
ache for number of years, and could get nothing
10 neip me for any length OF time until l took
relieved me from the first, continued to use un-
til / had finished six bottles have not had the
sick headache SINCE" MRS. N E KING wife ~
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21

WANTED-A situation in a store or to work
w at dress making. Address or call at 16
SPRING ST. Eli
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CONGRESS- ST. STATION.

eight minutes later where through tickets and
baggage checks mass be obtained for principal
points East and West THE night express With
sleeping car attached runs every night sundays
gan on Monday mornings or TO Belfast and
Dexter or beyond Bangor on Sunday mornings.
trains are due In Portland as follows: Ine morn
ing train from waterville, Augusta ana bath
$40 a. m; lewiston $50 q. M; day trains
from Bangor at 12.40. 12.46 pm.
Bath, Augusta and Rockland at $40 p. m.
Lewiston, 5.50p. m. Night Pullman at l. so
a. m.
all points i'm the Provinces ON sale mt res
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Indigestion-No Appetite

"A year ago suffered from Indigestion had
terrible headaches, very little appetite in facT.
seemed completely broken down. On taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla began to improve, and now
compared to what Ii was. am better in spirits
am not troubled with cold feet or hands, and am
entirely cured of indigestion" MINNIE MAN
MING, Newburgh, Orange County, N Y
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21

ONEPAIR good carriage horses, roans. and one
~ very good road horse, bay; all sound and
safe. Address j. HOPKINS SMITH. oc2Id5t
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21

HOUSE FOR sALE-In Deering: new two
Ii story house, with acres land; full view Of
the city; on horse car line; price $500. W. H.
WALDRON, $50 Middle street. 21-1
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"ANTED-

ID. ). FLANDERS, Gen. p. STA
M. L. WILLIAMS, Gen'l Agent,
OQf1lHff